Founded in 1972, A.I.R. Gallery is the first artist-run, not-for-profit gallery for women artists in the United States. Each year we partner with a number of public schools in an effort to give students an opportunity to interact with artists in a gallery setting.

In addition, this year we are looking forward to our first open call for kindergarten through 5th grade students to share their most creative art works in an exhibition entitled "It's Elementary".

This exhibition will be on view from November 17, 2016 through December 18, 2016 with an opening reception on November 17th from 6-8pm at A.I.R. Gallery, 155 Plymouth Street, Brooklyn, NY 11201.

DEADLINE EXTENDEDOctober 29, 2016

“It’s Elementary” will be curated by Carolyn Martin and Sylvia Netzer. Since receiving an M.F.A. degree from Pratt Institute, Carolyn Martin has taught Art Education at CUNY and has been an examiner for the NYC Board of Education's Art Magnet Programs for junior and senior high schools in addition to teaching art to elementary students for many years. Learn more about Carolyn Martin here.

Sylvia Netzer received an M.F.A. in sculpture from Columbia University School of the Arts. Netzer is a full professor of ceramics and program head at City College of New York. Netzer's work has been exhibited nationally and internationally, and is held in several permanent collections including that of Sol LeWitt and Urusula Von Rydingsvard. Learn more about Sylvia Netzer here.

The work in the exhibition will not be for sale.

MediaArt work may be completed in any two-dimensional media including painting, drawing, collage, mixed media and printmaking.

MeasurementsArt work should be no larger than 12 inches by 16 inches

Presentation of workAll art work must be originalAll art work must be mounted on matt boardArt work must be completed within the last two years

Deadline for submissionSaturday, October 29, 2016 at 11:59pm

Response NotificationThursday, November 3, 2016

Dates for art work to be delivered to A.I.R. GalleryNovember 5th, 6th and 9th from 12:00 PM until 6:00 PM